#714115, Kathryn Greer, Listing Office: DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC
5611 Leyden Ave Des Moines, IA 50317
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About 5611 Leyden Ave
Like-New Build with Stunning Upgrades! This beautifully maintained 1-year-old home offers the best of new construction plus thoughtful upgrades throughout. Step inside to find a stylish stone fireplace, an upgraded overhead stove range, and modern finishes that make this home feel both fresh and functional. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced-in yard, a charming floating deck, pergola, and a handy shed for extra storage. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining! You’ll love the move-in-ready feel, upgraded touches, and the peace of mind that comes with a newer home—without the wait of new construction. This home comes with a remaining tax abatement, offering valuable savings for years to come! (DES MOINES TAX ABATEMENT: 100, 100, 75, 50, 25%)
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Electric
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $450,000
- Price/SqFt: $293
- HOA Amount: $17
- HOA Frequency: Annually
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From Altoona 8th Street SW and 34th Ave SW go South on 34th Ave (turns into NE 56th St.) to Leyden Ave then go East on Leyden House South side of road corner lot.
- Year Built: 2023
- Living Area: 1,534 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.205 Acres
- MLS Number: 715404
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: The American Real Estate Co.
- Office Phone: (515) 778-8044
- Listing Agent: Bent, April
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $180 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Delaware Elementary
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•4401 E 46th St
1
Brubaker Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•2900 E 42nd St
5
Willowbrook Elementary
Public District PK-5
1.9 mi
•300 17th Ave SW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $63,571. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 5611 Leyden Ave
The listing price of 5611 Leyden Ave property is $450,000.
The property 5611 Leyden Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.
Active Listing: 5611 Leyden Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5611 Leyden Ave are: Delaware Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Brubaker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Willowbrook Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hoyt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Southeast Polk Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Southeast Polk High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 5611 Leyden Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 5611 Leyden Ave is 1,534 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5611 Leyden Ave is 2023.
This home is located at 5611 Leyden Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50009. This 1,534 square foot home, which was built in 2023, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.
Over 49 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 141 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.